Skoda Octavia Greenline 1.6 TDI
New 1.6-litre commonrail turbodiesel improves car
First Drive

Skoda Octavia Greenline 1.6 TDI

A pleasant, comfortable drive with barely any compromise on its usability

1 March 2010
Skoda Octavia Greenline 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D SE
Price is main bugbear - there are many better cars for less money
First Drive

Volvo C30 2.0D SE

Likeable, but new sport chassis compromises comfort and prices are still too high

1 March 2010
Volvo C30 2.0D SE
Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 Multiair Sporting
If you really want a driver’s car, you’re better off opting for the Punto or 500 Abarth
First Drive

Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 Multiair Sporting

Excellent engine and low running costs, but short on dynamic precision

1 March 2010
Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 Multiair Sporting
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz E 350 CGI Cabriolet

Stuttgart’s latest cabriolet is ever so desirable - but pricey, too

25 February 2010
Mercedes-Benz E 350 CGI Cabriolet
First Drive

Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 CVT

Cheaper than a Qashqai or Tiguan, with acomparable driving experience

24 February 2010
Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 CVT
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Supersport
Compared to its rivals, performance and kit levels make Supersport a bargain
First Drive

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Supersport

If you really need all this performance then it's a bargain

23 February 2010
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Supersport
Jaguar XJ 3.0D V6 Portfolio LWB
longer wheelbase version sits flatter than standard car
First Drive

Jaguar XJ 3.0D V6 Portfolio LWB

Stylish, great to drive and a magnificent interior - what's not to like?

23 February 2010
Jaguar XJ 3.0D V6 Portfolio LWB
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Portfolio LWB
Interior is amazingly hushed
First Drive

Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Portfolio LWB

A good choice if you don't plan to cover lots of miles

23 February 2010
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Portfolio LWB
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D MultiMode
The Auris continues to have plenty of decent attributes, but no great ones
First Drive

Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D MultiMode

Has Toyota made this revised Auris interesting to drive?

22 February 2010
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D MultiMode
First Drive

Think City first drive

Far from cheap, but it works as a small, eco-friendly, city car

16 February 2010
Think City first drive
Citroen DS3 1.6 VTi 120 DStyle
Willing motor and well-balanced chassis
First Drive

Citroen DS3 1.6 VTi 120 DStyle

Appealing and comfortable, but lacks a little driver appeal

12 February 2010
Citroen DS3 1.6 VTi 120 DStyle
Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP Exclusive
This is our first attempt to test the 5008 with a petrol engine
First Drive

Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP Exclusive

Peugeot's new MPV impresses with a petrol engine

12 February 2010
Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP Exclusive

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